Everyday Athlete Podcast Network Podcast

Get ready to laugh, cringe, and maybe question your snack choices. Food Fight Friday at the Aid Station, presented by Seven Summits Snacks, is where endurance athletes meet absurd food scenarios because trail running shouldnt always be serious.

In this spicy episode, hosts Jason and Adam are joined by ultra runner Evan Birch, who recently DNFd the Tahoe 200after rolling his ankle at 10km but still managed to hobble 17km to the next aid station. Now thats grit. Evans reward?

A D-N-F food challenge featuring dumplings, nachos, and fried chicken. He must decide which to eat immediately, carry 17km, or toss. His decision is both strategic and hilariouslets just say jalapeos might double as bear deterrent.

Plus, Evan reveals his go-to race food: Stove Top stuffing balls, prepped by his wife and dubbed a game changer. We also dive into the unique ultra challenge of wag bags (yes, you carry everything).

If you love trail running and the ridiculous things we do to keep moving, this show is for you. Perfect for fans of ultrarunning podcasts, aid station humor, and race day nutrition fails.

Subscribe, share, and fuel your next long run with a dose of joy and snacks.

Keep Connected:

• Run Tri Bike on Instagram: instagram.com/runtrimag
• Run Tri Bike on Threads: threads.net/@runtrimag
• Community Trail Running on Instagram: instagram.com/communitytrailrunning
• Evan Birch on Instagram: instagram.com/ultrabirch

What happens when running becomes more than a workout and turns into a lifeline? In this compelling episode of Enduring Minds from Run Tri Bike, Michael Brydges shares how running and therapy helped him overcome a suicide attempt, manage depression, and become a vocal ally for LGBTQIA+ inclusion in the running community.

Michael opens up about his struggles with mental illness from childhood through adulthood, including a pivotal moment in 2018 when he chose to seek help instead of giving up. Through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and a consistent running practice, hes rewritten his story at his pace..one step at a time.

This episode explores how running serves as a tool for healing, self-expression, and growth. Michael discusses the challenges of gatekeeping in the running world, advocating for a more inclusive space where all runners belongregardless of pace, background, or identity.

Whether you're running to clear your head, process grief, or build confidence, this story reminds you that you are not aloneand that progress starts with showing up.

Listen now for a raw, honest conversation on mental health, resilience, and community in endurance sports.

Keep Connected:

• Run Tri Bike on Instagram: instagram.com/runtrimag
• Run Tri Bike on Threads: threads.net/@runtrimag
• Evan Birch on Instagram: instagramc.com/ultrabirch
• Michael Brydes on Instagram: instagram.com/mikerunsmarathons/
  

In this Fireside Chat episode, we sit down with John Calabreseaka Breezy Trailheadfor a raw, funny, and inspiring conversation about life, running, and community. From pineapple pizza debates to finishing the Barkley Fall Classic, John shares how personal struggles, including a messy divorce and military life, led him to discover the transformative power of endurance sports.

With 16 DNFs and countless stories from grassroots races like Jarmans Invitational, John opens up about how ultra running became his therapy, and how caregiving for a young athlete changed his perspective on inclusion in sport. Now in his mid-40s, John is navigating injury recovery and shifting toward triathlon, all while staying true to the joy of movement and community.

This episode is for every everyday athlete who trains with heart, embraces failure, and shows up anyway.

Tune in for stories that will make you laugh, think, and maybe even crave a slice of pineapple pizza.

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• Run Tri Bike on Instagram: instagram.com/runtrimag
• Run Tri Bike on Threads: threads.net/@runtrimag
• John Calabrese on Instagram: instagram.com/breezytrailhead/
  

Looking for a playlist that powers your long runs and lifts your spirits? This episode of What’s In Your Earbuds?, presented by Run Tri Bike on the Everyday Athlete Podcast Network, celebrates Black Music Month with guest Angela Hollowell, founder of Honey & Hustle and Melanin MVP. We explore the powerful role music plays in our lives including endurance sports. The conversation will unlock memories, and bring joy to your training.

Angela joins hosts Jason Bahamundi and Joe Hardin for a decade-by-decade journey through iconic Black artists—from Aretha Franklin to OutKast, Prince, Jay-Z, and more. They share personal stories, laugh over who really owned the ‘90s, and build the ultimate workout playlist rooted in culture, rhythm, and resilience.

If you’ve ever hit a wall mid-run, the right song can carry you through. This episode will help you find those right songs and artists.

You'll also hear about:

• Regional music influences and athletic mindset

• Favorite NPR Tiny Desk performances

• The “Royal Rumble” of iconic artists

🎧 Tune in now and let music fuel your next run!

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• Run Tri Bike on Instagram: instagram.com/runtrimag
• Run Tri Bike on Threads:  threads.net/@runtrimag
• Angela Hollowell - MelaninMVP: https://melaninmvp.beehiiv.com/

What does it really mean to be an endurance athlete with a full-time job and a family to support? In this episode of Beyond The Finish Line, Joe Hardin talks with Brian “Wolfie” Peterson, host of the Wolfie’s World podcast, about the 95 Percent—everyday runners who juggle 9-to-5 lives while chasing big trail running dreams.

Wolfie opens up about how trail running became a powerful force for his mental health, a creative outlet through vintage running gear, and a way to stay grounded in faith and family. From debates with trail running legends to launching community-driven projects like the Outrider Trail League, Wolfie proves you don’t need elite status to make a real impact.

If you’re looking for honest conversations about running, identity, and finding purpose through sport, this episode is for you.

🎧 Listen now, subscribe, and share with someone chasing their own comeback story.

Keep Connected:

• Run Tri Bike on Instagram: instagram.com/runtrimag
• Run Tri Bike on Threads:  threads.net/@runtrimag
• Brian Wolfie Peterson on Instagram: instagram.com/wolffrunner/